Harrah's Philadelphia: Friday 5/31 Analysis

By James Witherite

Race 1
7 - BIG CHUTE invades from Pocono after chasing to hit the board in her last two. She's got clear upset potential.
8 - WYNNFRITH made steady gains into a no-match second on arrival last week. Easier await on debut for Garcia; mind value.
5 - RED SNAPPER gets a fresh start for Drennan after labouring in conditioned events at Dover. Qualifier was OK.

Race 2
5 - DELI-DELITE drops in class after chasing to be fourth or better in 3 of her last 4. Closer cover will lift her.
6 - MUSCLE DEFINED endured a tough first-over grind last out but still held second. Staying power with tougher noted.
4 - IM THE MUSCLE was no match for the likes of Six Pack in Graduate action two weeks ago. Easier await second out; mind value.

Race 3
1 - ROCK N SHARD N sustained a first-over push to win going away at this course and class two back. Amply strong stayer!
4 - BELIEVE IN ME pressed to a head-stretch lead at this level second out before being outkicked. Expect sharper coming back.
3 - DONT MACH MIA rises from lower claimers, but she did win her last two by a combined 14 lengths. Yonkers N4L tries encourage.

Race 4
6 - DEWAR N SODA overcame traffic and lifted into second in a third-level race last week. She drops another level today.
3 - PIRAEUS makes the same step down after providing cover to and being out-kicked by Dewar N Soda. Forgive two back noting post.
7 - CLASSY CHAPEL N improved from astern to take fourth in a third-level race last week after staying on OK before. Minor player.

Race 5
4 - TERROR AT NIGHT worked to clear on the drop and dug in gamely in her last. Prior to that, she faced much tougher.
6 - YES DOUBLE DOWN can prove a logical value player given staying power at this level and tougher. A threat with cover.
1 - SNEAKY GIRL drops and draws inside after being caught astern.
8 - CHILLIN IT DE VIE is known to pack late punch off cover.

Race 6
1 - GAAREAT GAAZOO improved with the addition of Lasix and hit the board in both his Maryland prelims. Pole aids further.
5 - YANKEES BEAST fared better with the addition of hopples last week, rallying into third. Value player should be sharper.
2 - ARGLBARGL HANOVER is reunited with Tetrick: they won together via first-over gains two back. Be wary of underlay potential.

Race 7
1 - AMANDEROSA pressed to just miss at this level last week after making late inroads from astern before. Rising steadily.
7 - A CRAFTY LADY has been no worse than fourth in any of her last six starts at this level or higher. Solid stayer.
3 - SLICK ARTIST A tired after exerting early in her last, but stayed for minors with tougher before. Second-time Lasix noted.

Race 8
7 - QUITE A SIGHT won out of the upper-winners class last week, battling back once headed to prevail. Lots to like!
1 - BETTOR'S UP is Tetrick's choice from the pole, and stalking bids at Pocono encourage lots. Likely target; mind value.
3 - SANSOVINA HANOVER wired similar at Yonkers two back before post 8 stymied her against tougher since. Can bounce.

Race 9
3 - KEY WEST demonstrated fitness in her two May qualifiers, and boasted stakes success in Toronto at 2. Class edge noted.
6 - DESTINY HANOVER rebounded well last out after clearing from post 8 and tiring two back. Improved staying power a plus.
4 - BACKSEAT TERROR yielded and kicked on boldly in New Jersey. Class hike and time off are variables despite strong form.

Race 10
5 - TUVALU posted a 1:55.2 qualifying mile last week behind Plunge Blue Chip. That kind of speed lays well over these.
4 - DUDELOOKSLIKELINDY parried Sinister Hanover in a late battle for second after being left behind on the far turn. Rising.
3 - SINISTER HANOVER chased to hit the board in four of his last five. Others have struggled to stay even and flat.

Race 11
1 - JAG OUT just missed in her last three at Yonkers, all against tougher. Class relief and the pole can lift her.
5 - VORST tired late in her last after consistently good showings before. Forgive her April 30 line owing to traffic trouble.
3 - IDEAL CLASSIC has been fourth or better in all eight of her 2019 races. Moves laterally and switches to three turns.

Race 12
4 - CAROUSEL lifted boldly off cover for second in her last three races. Midpack draw should give her an easier task.
2 - MCCOOLEN won at this level three back and since chased respectably at healthy odds twice at Pocono. A factor if clear.
7 - PONDER THE ODDS dominated a N2L field at Yonkers earlier this month and has shown improved form of late. Minor step up awaits.

Race 13
6 - SPEE CLUB hit the board in all five starts this meet. Class and form unite; a major threat with a clearer journey.
4 - MAGIC MVP makes his 4-year-old debut off a pair of solid Pocono qualifiers. He showed strength and versatility in Ohio.
7 - WHISKEYINMYWATER chases evenly on a consistent basis, and didn't regress in two starts at this level. Can share with flow.

Race 14
2 - SNAPPY DRESSER offered sustained pressure up the far side in her last, and an inside draw can keep her close again.
1 - SAID IT BEST steps down a level after an even but futile effort on arrival. A lack of pace on paper can land her closer.
6 - AMAZING SOFI circled three-wide into third in her last after even but futile chasing efforts. Easier await today.